Behind Phuket’s glittering beachfront resorts, luxury villas, and seemingly unstoppable tourism developments, a troubling transformation is unfolding across the island’s hospitality property market. While international hotel brands continue expanding and …
Phuket authorities have intensified inspections of accommodation establishments across the island, uncovering suspected licensing violations as officials strengthen enforcement measures to protect tourists and ensure fair competition within the hospitality …
Phuket authorities have intensified their crackdown on suspected illegal hotel operations, inspecting two establishments in Patong and Ratsada over allegations of operating without hotel licenses and violating building-use regulations. The …
Thailand’s tourism industry is facing renewed uncertainty as hotels in Phuket, Bangkok, and other popular destinations report cancellations from Chinese travelers following a safety warning published online by the Chinese …
Phuket’s hotel industry is facing a sharp divide as luxury resorts grapple with weaker occupancy and falling room rates while affordable accommodation districts retain their appeal. The island’s beaches and …
The initial crackdown on illegal hotels, questionable property ownership structures, and suspected nominee arrangements in Phuket was supposed to demonstrate Thailand’s determination to confront the island’s expanding gray economy. However, …
Phuket’s hotel industry has spent the post-pandemic years successfully pushing room rates higher, but a new question is emerging for resort operators: how much more are travelers prepared to pay …
While there has long been talk that foreign capital and foreign investors helped develop Phuket, newer discoveries have raised serious questions about whether much of that development has primarily benefited …
For years, tourism destinations have competed over sustainability credentials, promoting plastic-free initiatives, renewable energy, reef protection, recycling programs, and lower carbon emissions. But another potentially more disruptive movement is emerging. …
Phuket’s hospitality industry continues to shine as a cornerstone of Thailand’s tourism economy, welcoming waves of international guests to its luxury resorts, boutique properties, and beachfront establishments year after year. …
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